Clarence River Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.15° S 173.93° E

Clarence River WaveFinder

Issued: 11 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clarence River sea temperature is
11.8° C
0.8° 

Clarence River surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Clarence River surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,170 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clarence River this week:

The surf forecast for Clarence River over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clarence River in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 10th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clarence River over the next 16 days.


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